Micro – organisms: An Introduction
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In this section students are introduced to the world of microbes, firstly by exploring the different types and shapes of microbes and later, by close examination of useful and harmful microbes.
ViewMicro-organisms: useful microbes
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This section highlights the benefits of some microbes by examining the various ways and means we can utilise them for our benefit.
ViewMicro-organisms: harmful microbes
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Microbial infections are found across the world. “Harmful Microbes” introduces students to the variety of infectious diseases across the globe caused by harmful microbes. Students learn that it is not always easy to identify and treat a disease.
ViewSpread of infection: hand hygiene
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Hand hygiene has been shown to reduce the incidence of absenteeism in schools as good hand hygiene reduces the spread of microbes and infection. This section aims to teach students how poor hand hygiene can lead to the spread of microbes and disease.
ViewSpread of infection: sexually transmitted infections
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Sexually transmitted infections are on the increase, particularly amongst the young adult population. This section aims to teach students how sexual activity can lead to the spread of microbes and disease. Students observe how easily potentially harmful microbes can transfer to the people you care about without either of you knowing.
ViewSpread of infection: respiratory hygiene
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This section aims to teach students how poor respiratory hygiene can lead to the spread of microbes and disease. Students observe how far microbes are carried when they sneeze and how many people can be affected.
ViewPrevention of infection: the body’s natural defences
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This session covers the topic of disease prevention through the body’s own natural defences. It ....
ViewPrevention of infection: vaccinations
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This section covers the topic of disease prevention through vaccinations. Vaccines are used to h....
ViewAntibiotic Use and Medicine
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Illnesses due to antibiotic resistant microbes are a worrying problem in our hospitals and communities. This section explores the use of antibiotics and medicine in treating various illnesses and infectious disease.
ViewTreatment of infection: antibiotic resistance
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Illnesses due to antibiotic resistant microbes are a worrying problem in our hospitals and commu....
ViewThe e-Bug Detective Game
The player is introduced to the Senior Game concept and design, and is shown all of the pertinent features needed to complete each puzzle in t....
ViewCampaign timeline
Senior Vaccination pack
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Viewe-Bug training pilot
video will take you on a tour of the Senior site that 11-15 year olds can access to play games, do quizzes and find useful information on microbes ....
ViewEnglish website evaluation test
e-Bug student website! The Junior and Senior site has been updated to be useable on all platforms including mobiles and tablets. The site has been g....
ViewEvaluation test
e-Bug student website! The Junior and Senior site has been updated to be useable on all platforms including mobiles and tablets. The site has been g....
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